The 52-week Occupational Therapy Physical Rehabilitation Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's Phoenix, Arizona, campus advances your rehabilitation expertise. The program strengthens your preparation to provide patient- and client-centered physical rehabilitation services.

Program highlights

The fellowship integrates clinical practice, didactic education, mentorship, and scholarly activity to promote evidence-based rehabilitation care. Fellows gain experience across acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient services, and specialty multidisciplinary clinics. These diverse settings provide a well-rounded, immersive learning experience with real-world clinical application.

Program highlights include:

• A structured, progressive curriculum designed to transition the fellow toward independent, advanced-level occupational therapy practice
• One-on-one mentorship with experienced, board-certified occupational therapists to support clinical reasoning, skill development, and professional growth
• Opportunities to engage in teaching, interdisciplinary collaboration, and research, culminating in a scholarly project aligned with the fellow’s clinical interests
• A balanced schedule incorporating didactic instruction, laboratory experiences, and hands-on clinical training to reinforce advanced practice skills
• Exposure to innovative rehabilitation technologies and evidence-based interventions across multiple specialty areas

Throughout the program, fellows develop lifelong learning habits, refine clinical expertise, and advance occupational therapy practice. Upon completion, graduates are well-prepared to serve as clinical leaders, educators, and innovators within the field of physical rehabilitation.

Completion and certification

Upon successful completion of the fellowship, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences. 

Graduates are eligible to take the Board Certification in Physical Rehabilitation (BCPR) exam after the fellowship. An additional year of employment in the field is also required.

Accreditation information

For further details, see the accreditation information for Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences.